Psychological Factors Affecting Students Academic Performance Among Freshman Psychology Students in Dire Dawa University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological factors affecting students’ academic performance among freshman psychology students in Dire Dawa University. The participants of the study were 16 first year students. The sample of this study was taken through purposive sampling technique.  To collect data, questionnaire and observation check lists were used. The findings of this study also revealed that there was significant relationship between psychological factors and students’ academic performance. There is statistically significant relationship between students self-efficacy and students intrinsic motivation (r=.206; P<0.05) and also there is strong correlation between students stress level and intrinsic motivation (r=.540; P<0.05) and there is also statistically significant relationship between students stress level and extrinsic motivation (r=.265; P<0.05).

Keywords: Psychological Factors; Academic Performance; Freshman Students; Dire Dawa University.